My mother, a Haitian-born woman, came to the United States on a boat in…
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This Mother’s Day, Raise Your Voice for Black Maternal Health
We march because we believe that all moms and their families have the right to affordable health care. Because we believe that all moms deserve to survive pregnancy and childbirth, regardless of class or race.
Could Increasing the Number of Black Health Providers Fix Our Maternal Health Problem?
The answer to that question is not just relevant for Black birthing parents, but for all U.S. parents who aren’t doing that well compared to the rest of industrialized nations.
Meet the Supernova Women, Trailblazers for Equity in the Cannabis Industry
Although diverse communities in cannabis are growing, for black and brown women, the old adage rings true: “All the women are white, all the blacks are men, but some of us are brave.”
Kelly Rowland’s New Book on First-Time Motherhood: Loads of Advice, Anxiety, and Not Much Joy
She was courageous to write a book about being freaked out by becoming a mother and the changes that come with it. But the postpartum period doesn’t have to be riddled with problems.
Black CannaParents: Teaching Children Balance In An Environment of Extremes
Enjoying cannabis daily is part of my practice of self-determination and wholeness. I am curious about where cannabis use overlaps with parenting, and what it looks like to hold both as a Black woman.
The Trump Administration Continues Attacks on LGBT People
A few days into this week, the Trump administration has already made two strikes against the LGBT community, by revoking protections for federal contractors and erasing LGBT people from the 2020 census.
Black Women Stand to Lose the Most Under the GOP Health Plan
When Trump and his administration are making plans to “have insurance for everybody,” he needs to mean us too.
Trump Budget Shows How Much Black People Have to Lose [Opinion]
From affordable housing to college loans, Trump’s proposed budget could mean serious reductions in services and programs vital to many Black lives.
It Behooves You to Understand Why People Are Getting Sick’: A Q&A About Police Violence and Reproductive Health
Police violence and interaction could be seen as particularly extreme forms of maternal stress.